What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 271?

RIC VI Londinium 271 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.42g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE3 — RIC VI Londinium 271

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 271

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.42g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ROMAE - AETER AVGG

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Londinium 271 is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.42g, 23mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

About the Londinium Mint

The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.

All Constantine I coins Londinium mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Londinium 271?: RIC VI Londinium 271 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 271.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 271?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription ROMAE - AETER AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 271?: RIC VI Londinium 271 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.42g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.